CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0437

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Smsd in SMS Server Tools (SMStools) before version 1.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (backquotes) in message text, referred to as a 'string format vulnerability'.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to gain control over the system, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update SMS Server Tools to version 1.4.8 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Smsd in SMS Server Tools (SMStools) before 1.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters (backquotes) in message text, as described with the term "string format vulnerability" by some sources.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS